Quick summary: The biggest celebrity stories of the week of Oct. 19–25, 2026 were the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where Barbara Palvin walked six weeks after giving birth, Selena Gomez saying vaping changed her voice, Christina Applegate saying she was misdiagnosed with MS, Kim Kardashian turning 46 and heading to Rome, and a run of romance reports, including a reported Tom Brady–Candice Swanepoel pairing.
Barbara Palvin walks the Victoria's Secret runway six weeks postpartum
Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Oct. 18, about six weeks after she and actor Dylan Sprouse welcomed their daughter, Sylvie, on Sept. 7 (IOL). Palvin called the experience empowering and said it was "not that big of a deal" to return so soon (PEOPLE). Her comeback set off a wider conversation online about new moms, work and the pressure on women in modeling.
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South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel (born Candice Susan Swanepoel), an Angel since 2010, also returned to the runway (IOL).
Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice
In an Instagram Stories video on Oct. 18, Selena Gomez (born Selena Marie Gomez) said she used to vape nicotine often, found it hard to quit, and believes it affected her voice (IOL). The Only Murders in the Building star said she has stopped and urged fans who vape, or are thinking about it, to think twice. She didn't say whether the effects are lasting.
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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS
Actress Christina Applegate said she feels "back at square one" after revealing she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (PEOPLE). Applegate has been open about her health for years, and the news drew a wave of support from fans.
Kim Kardashian turns 46, then heads to Rome
Kim Kardashian turned 46 on Oct. 21. Two days later she was photographed in Rome in a glittering outfit (PEOPLE), and she walked the red carpet with Kris Jenner and Naomi Watts (born Naomi Ellen Watts) at the All's Fair premiere at the Rome Film Festival (Page Six).
Taylor Swift at the Academy Museum Gala and a Chiefs game
Taylor Swift (born Taylor Alison Swift) cheered on Travis Kelce at a Chiefs game after walking the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala (PEOPLE). Meanwhile Prince William playfully teased Kelce, two years after his viral selfie with Swift at the Eras Tour in London (Page Six).
New romances (and rumors)
- Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel: Page Six reports the retired quarterback is dating the supermodel (Page Six). This is a single-outlet report, and neither has confirmed it.
- Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly: The pair were seen together on day-to-night outings in L.A., a month after dating rumors started in New York (Page Six). Neither has confirmed a relationship.
- Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig announced their engagement, weeks after their exes Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes married (PEOPLE).
Dancing with the Stars drama
This season of Dancing with the Stars brought tears, a pregnancy announcement and a surprise elimination twist, and pro Val Chmerkovskiy addressed his suspension from the show (PEOPLE). Separately, former contestants claimed pros Witney Carson and Mark Ballas had a behind-the-scenes feud during Season 21 in 2015 (Page Six). That's an allegation from unnamed sources, and neither pro is quoted confirming it.
Remembering Sahara Ray
Model Sahara Ray, daughter of Australian pro surfer Tony Ray, died Oct. 18 in the hospital with family around her, her family said (Us Weekly). No official cause of death has been released.
Quick hits
- Michael B. Jordan was spotted filming Miami Vice '85 in New York (PEOPLE).
- Vogue's Jenna Ortega cover drew backlash after WSJ and Elle ran similar shoots by the same photographer days earlier (Page Six).
FAQ
Who walked the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?
Barbara Palvin, six weeks after giving birth, and Candice Swanepoel were among the models at the Oct. 18 show in Los Angeles.
What did Selena Gomez say about vaping?
On Oct. 18 she said frequent nicotine vaping affected her voice, that quitting was hard, and that she has stopped.
Is Tom Brady dating Candice Swanepoel?
Page Six reported it on Oct. 24. Neither of them has confirmed it.
How old is Kim Kardashian?
She turned 46 on Oct. 21, 2026.
What is Selena Gomez's real name?
Selena Marie Gomez. Selena Gomez is her real name.
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Names in this article: Selena Gomez (Selena Marie Gomez) · Taylor Swift (Taylor Alison Swift) · Candice Swanepoel (Candice Susan Swanepoel) · Dakota Johnson (Dakota Mayi Johnson) · Travis Kelce (Travis Michael Kelce) · Naomi Watts (Naomi Ellen Watts) · Jenna Ortega (Jenna Marie Ortega) · Barbara Palvin · Dylan Sprouse · Christina Applegate · Kim Kardashian · Kris Jenner · Tom Brady · Machine Gun Kelly · Andrew Shue · Val Chmerkovskiy · Witney Carson · Mark Ballas · Sahara Ray · Michael B. Jordan